Design Engineer - Transmission Line

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC; St. Louis (MO); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Compensation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

PTO

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

EAP

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Résumé du poste

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG) is seeking a Design Engineer - Transmission Line to design, analyze, and deliver high‑voltage transmission projects. You will contribute to routing, sag-tension calculations, structure analysis, and ensure safety and quality across assignments.

You will use AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS and related engineering tools to develop precise drawings and calculations while coordinating with teams to meet codes and standards.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering degree.
• Proficiency with high voltage overhead transmission design tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsabilités

• Perform, lead, and oversee overhead transmission line design tasks (routing, sag-tension, loads).
• Create scaled drawings using AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS.
• Ensure design compliance with NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC and related standards.
• Coordinate with project teams to develop solutions and document calculations.
• Maintain project documentation and deliver final engineering outputs.

Connaissances

Overhead transmission design

CAD software proficiency

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Outils

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

PLS-POLE

TOWER

SAG10

LPILE

MFAD

Description du poste

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta's comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About this Role

Job Title: Design Engineer - Transmission Line

At QISG, our Transmission Line teams play a vital role in the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of power across communities and regions. We design, build, maintain, and upgrade high-voltage transmission infrastructure that supports the backbone of the electric grid. Whether working on new construction, line upgrades, or critical maintenance, our teams ensure projects are executed with the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance. Our work involves both traditional methods and the latest industry innovations to deliver sustainable, cost-effective, and reliable solutions for our customers.

What You'll Do

• Perform, lead, and oversee all engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design. This includes PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis and loading trees, developing design criteria, sag-tension calculations, wire blowout, swing angle, damper
• Utilize AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and other CAD software for scaled drawings and mapping.
• Implement engineering redlines with precision and ensure accuracy before finalizing drafting/drawing.
• Conduct engineering calculations, including voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and pole loading assessments.
• Prepare joint utility use authorizations based on field data and engineer redlines.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, design codes (NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC), and construction standards.
• Perform quality reviews to check for inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues, and provide recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations.
• Work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with potential for up to 50 hours and occasional overtime.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 2+ years of related experience with routing and design of high voltage overhead transmission line facilities
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, or similar CAD tools.
• Experience with power distribution engineering software (PLS-POLE, TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD preferred).
• Understanding of design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drafting and design principles.
• Ability to travel as necessary, up to 10% of the time

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities.

For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.